From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has unveiled Uzo Okagbue as his running mate.
Okagbue, from Umunnachi in Dunukofia Local Government Area, previously served as Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Obiano.
At the unveiling ceremony at the YPP Secretariat in Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, Chukwuma explained that Okagbue’s selection followed extensive consultations with God, family, clergy, party executives, and stakeholders across Anambra’s 21 local government areas.
He expressed confidence in victory, stating, “We are confident that with Okagbue as our running mate and his long-time grassroots mobilisation strategies, the YPP is fully positioned to take over power from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
“Okagbue is a fitting choice for our progressive vision for Anambra State. He was chosen after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders.”
In his acceptance speech, Okagbue pledged to leverage his political experience to secure a YPP victory on 8 November 2025, aiming to assume governance on 17 March 2026. He thanked the party for selecting him and vowed to work closely with Chukwuma during the campaign, expressing optimism about their success.
“I came prepared with competence to complement the leadership of our candidate to ensure that our vision translates into tangible results for the Anambra people. In the coming months, it will be clear that we are not in this contest with anybody,” he stated.